Impact of hand dominance, gender, and experience with computer games on performance in virtual reality laparoscopy

Surgical EndoscopyPublished 1 July 2003

Jacob Rosenberg, Teodor Grantcharov, Linda Bardram, Peter Funch‐Jensen

DOI10.1007/s00464-002-9176-0

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SNIP1.29

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Objective evidence of a difference in laparoscopic skills between surgeons differing gender, hand dominance, and computer experience is provided, which may influence the future development of training program for Laparoscopic surgery.

Abstract

The study provides objective evidence of a difference in laparoscopic skills between surgeons differing gender, hand dominance, and computer experience. These results may influence the future development of training program for laparoscopic surgery. They also pose a challenge to individuals responsible for the selection and training of the residents.

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